Meaning & use
skidding
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sliding suddenly and uncontrollably, especially of a vehicle on a slippery surface.
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The car went skidding across the icy road before coming to a stop.
He nearly fell, skidding on the wet tile floor.
A note on using this word
Skidding describes a loss of traction, and is used both for vehicles and for people losing their footing.
Words with a similar meaning
slidingslipping
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